The Irreplaceable American Ideal The Irreplaceable American Ideal Anonym / Wednesday, March 5, 2025 A Message from BHA President & CEO Patrick Berry Public land is as American as Mom’s apple pie and the stars and stripes. It’s woven into the fabric of our history, culture, and principles of democracy. It’s the place where generations of hard-working Americans have pursued their passions for hunting and fishing, nurtured an enduring conservation ethic, and found solace from the rest of life. The concept that our shared resources can be managed in a collaborative and cooperative manner to ... Media Publications the campfire featured Read more
Infographic: Legislation Honors Two Oregon Icons Infographic: Legislation Honors Two Oregon Icons Oregon BHA Chapter / Thursday, November 3, 2016 Oregon BHA is working to advance legislation that would permanently protect more than 100,000 acres of public lands within the Steamboat Creek Watershed. Learn more about this unique steelhead fishery and roadless backcountry hunting destination – and what we're doing to protect it – by checking out this infographic. Want to get more involved? Sign-up here. Media Publications State Issues featured Oregon Chapter priority landscapes publications Steelhead Sanctuary Read more
Sportsman Report: Our Public Lands are Not for Sale Sportsman Report: Our Public Lands are Not for Sale Arkansas BHA Chapter / Friday, February 19, 2016 This report details how the proposed transfer, or sale, of America’s federal public lands would negatively affect sportsmen and women in the United States. A growing number of western state legislators and federal elected officials are advocating for the transfer or all out sale of federal public lands. This report highlights how these ideas are nothing new and if they come to pass, how detrimental they would be to America’s sportsmen and women, ultimately resulting in loss of access to ... Media Publications State Issues featured Alaska Chapter issues publications Read more